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By Danielle Goodman

Local students participate in National Anthem Project

Las Cruces, NM – This week, students in Las Cruces participated in a national project to learn more about the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner. KRWG's Danielle Goodman has this report.

By Eric Walker

Las Cruces Police Catch Runaway Robber

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police caught the second suspect who eluded arrest after responding to a burglary in progress. KRWG's Eric Walker has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Agriculture Secretary Meets With Local Ranchers

Las Cruces, NM – Over the weekend the National Association of Latino/ Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers held its first annual conference in Las Cruces. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns came to Las Cruces to participate at the event. He also met with farmers last week to discuss the Farm Bill.

By Marco Grajeda

NBA-Development League In New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – Basketball is a popular sport among many New Mexicans. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, this year residents get to root for a team closer to the NBA.

On this edition of Images, we feature an interview with Rainbow maker Fred Stern.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 6/11/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Rainbow Maker Fred Stern. He will be making a 500 ft rainbow in Silver City to celebrate Flag Day on June 14th and will also issue a call for peace. Fred has made rainbows all over the world and we talked about his beginnings, his philosophies and what he hopes to achieve with it.

Commentator: Bill Vuroala

On this edition of Images, we feature an interview with Kim Hollett, publisher of the Southern New Mexico Women's Journal

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 6/18/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature Kim Hollett, publisher of the Southern New Mexico Women's Journal. Kim talks about starting up the journal, what she hopes to accomplish with it and some

of the challenges that come with a locally published magazine. She also talks about her experiences in television, an area she?s worked in for the last 20 years.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Police Get Tough on DWI's

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police are cracking down on people driving drunk and vendors selling alcohol to minors as part of a statewide initiative. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Pistol Pete Loses Pistol

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University's Pistol Pete is no longer packing-heat. Krwg's Marco Grajeda has this report.

On this edition of Images, we feature an interview with Tom Smith, Producing Artistic Director of the American Southwest Theater Company

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 5/21/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature an interview with the Nuclear engineer Marge Asprey.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 6/4/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature Nuclear engineer Marge Asprey who is the second woman in 30 years to receive national recognition by winning the Walter H. Zinn award for her contribution to the science. Marge Asprey is a Las Cruces resident and was involved with the Manhattan Project, from its? beginnings in Chicago. She talked about her experiences, her opinions on Nuclear Energy and how she feels about winning this award.

On this edition of Images, we feature the interview with the Vice President of Human and Physical Resources at NMSU, Ben Woods.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 5/7/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature Ben Woods, the Vice President of Human and Physical Resources at NMSU. On the program, he spoke about the preliminary results of the Employee Climate Survey at NMSU, what the results mean and how the university plans to respond to the results.

Commentator: Jackye Meiencke on the welcome and unwelcome critters in the yard.

On this edition of Images, we feature an encore broadcast of the program featuring Ana Pacheco, publisher of La Herencia.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 5/28/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature an encore broadcast of my interview with Ana Pacheco, publisher and editor of La Herencia. She will be speaking at NMSU on June 16th about the magazine.

Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature another edition of Never Before Heard with Irene Newlon and Ben Woods.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 5/14/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature another edition of Never before heard with Irene Newlon and Ben Woods. Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature the interview with the executive director of the Jardin De Los Ninos, Irene Newlon.

Images 4/30/05: Irene Newlon

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 4/30/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature Irene Newlon, talking about the number of homeless kids there are in the city, what services they provide, what is still needed and some of the challenges people in the homeless community face every day that others may take for granted.

By Jodi Breisler

Having Fun, Raising Money For Camino

Las Cruces, NM – The Camino de Vida's Seventh Annual Red Ribbon Benefit raised approximately $46, 000 this weekend. Held in Las Cruces on Saturday night, over 300 people ate, drank, and bid on auction items. KRWG's Jodi Breisler sends this Audio Postcard.